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E L D O R A D O

E l d o r a d o

Gaily bedight, A gallant knight, In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of Eldorado. But he grew old— This knight so bold— And o’er his heart a shadow— Fell as he found No spot of ground That looked like Eldorado. And, as his strength Failed him at length, He… Continue reading E L D O R A D O

Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars

1935 Jaguar 3.5 Litre SS 100. Rally Demo Day. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Philadelphia, PA

The Simeone Museum demonstrated four cars under the theme: Rally: 1935 Jaguar 3.5 Litre SS 100 which was so named to reflect the theoretical 100 mph maximum speed of the vehicle  1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupe with its rakish fastback body by Oblin and racing pedigree, this specific car was one of the first produced Grand… Continue reading Catch Me If You Can: Rally Cars

Racing Legends

Malcolm Sayer's Jaguar D-Type driven by Fred Simeone while Rudolf Uhlenhaut's beautiful Mercedes Benz Gullwing is flying in the other direction. Simeone Automotive Museum. Philadelphia, PA

The Simeone Foundation Automative Museum showcased 5 European racing cars from the 20th century: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Interim Berlinetta 1377 – 6th place in the 1959 Lemans race 1956 Mercedes Benz Gullwing 300 SL 1933 Alfa Romeo Monza 1954 Austin Healey 1956 Jaguar D-Type – 3rd place in the 1956 Sebring Race